While teens may be less likely than their parents to go to a massage therapist, there are plenty of reasons why this age group should be encouraged to give it a try. According to studies conducted by the Touch Research Institute at the University Of Miami School Of Medicine the benefits of massage are well documented. Among them: Relief…
Our moods, immune system, day and night cycle and sleep are directly affected by sunlight exposure Here’s the simple explanation: sunlight enters our body through our eyes, travels to our brain, specifically hypothalamus through electrical impulses. These impulses trigger the hypothalamus to release certain hormones that regulate certain metabolic processes of the body. For centuries, sunlight has been used for…
Meditate! People who meditate regularly appear 5 to 10 years younger (on the outside and inside) than people who don’t meditate, according to Deepak Chopra! What’s meditating looks like? Sitting still, being quiet, and breathing deeply. Meditation helps you look and be younger by: • Calming the nervous system • Lowering heart rate, blood pressure and stress • Slowing breathing…
Pain Effects Not Only You, But Those Around You Have you been through this before? Someone you love doesn’t seem to be acting like themselves. You ask them if something is wrong and the answer is, “I’m fine.” But you know better. They are hiding something and it is making them act differently. There’s a good chance that what they’re…
Get Faster Recovery from Jet Lag Using the Earth’s Magnetic Field Science has shown that you can significantly reduce jet lag with one simple step. Walk around in your bare feet! Take off your shoes and socks and walk on dirt or grass in your new location for ten to fifteen minutes. How does this help? It resets your Circadian…
6 Facts You May Not Know About Men’s Health “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men’s health is truly a family issue.” Congressman Bill Richardson (Congressional Record, H3905-H3906, May 24, 1994) 1. Macho men A study on men’s health conducted by Himmelstein and Sanchez…
Is Technology Taking Your Posture Back to the Stone Age? Most of us in the United States work at a desk, staring at some type of screen. Whether in an office and seated or behind a desk and standing, this immobility takes a toll on the body. Most office desks and chairs are not ergonomically correct and staring down at…
Did you know the body primarily heals while sleeping? This is why sleep is such an essential factor in health and wellness. Proper sleep aides the body in the restoration of cells and is the major contributor of the healing process. This is why doctors tell you to get plenty of rest when you are ill. However, your body needs…
Can You Reduce Stress by Doing More of What You Love? Do you feel there are not enough hours in the day to take care of all of your responsibilities? Pressure to complete tasks in a given time frame is a major contributor to stress. April is National Stress Awareness Month. Here at Therapeutic Effect Plus, our goal is to help…
